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A large ceremonial hall during a homa and samaya deeksha initiation. Seated rows of devotees in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls fill the foreground, many women in white saris with long braids. At the center, a fire pit with burning flames sits before a decorated dais; several priests in white dhotis and red shawls perform the rites. Behind them stands a deity murti, adorned with marigold garlands, beneath a canopy of golden kalasha and gilded decorations. Tall brass oil lamps line the right side, with a figure seated on a golden throne at far right.

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A large ritual hall during a homa for Samaya Deeksha, with a seated crowd of devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls facing a central fire-offering area. Several priests in white and red attire perform rites near a decorated dais, while a central deity murti sits on a richly garlanded red throne flanked by brass oil lamps and ceremonial umbrellas. Dozens of people are visible, many seated on the floor with heads bowed or watching. A small figure in saffron-colored clothing sits near the fire pit, but the appearance is too uncertain to confirm who it is.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17A large hall with a low wooden ceiling and warm lights shows a seated congregation in white clothes with red-and-white shawls draped over their shoulders, many with shaved heads, facing a shrine. Behind the crowd, a white backdrop frames golden deity murti figures, brass kalasha-style lamps and an ornate golden throne-like altar, with a figure in white standing near the right side of the altar. Rows of devotees in the foreground sit on chairs and mats. The scene suggests a Samaya deeksha homa held in an ashram hall.2015-07-17July 17 20152015-07-17October 21 20152015-10-21 +2 copiesA large seated congregation in white and off-white clothing, many wearing red-and-orange shawls, faces partly turned toward a stage. On the left, an adult with long dark hair in a white top with a red sash walks past the audience. Behind them an oil lamp burns on a decorated stage with a garlanded deity murti in a golden shrine and a row of tall brass lamps. On the right, a gilded throne with lion figures and marigold garlands stands empty beneath silver standards and a ceremonial fan. Some attendees sit with laptops and notebooks. The scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2015-07-09A large covered hall during a ritual gathering where many seated devotees in white clothes with red-and-saffron shoulder cloths face a decorated altar. Rows of seated participants occupy blue and green chairs and mats in the foreground, many with shaved heads, while priests in orange and red garments stand near golden pillars, kalasha vessels and a deity murti on a raised platform. Brass lamps and ceremonial implements are arranged before the altar, with a white backdrop and tall plants behind. Several people stand at the sides, one wearing a white sari. The scene suggests a homa-style ceremony, though no clear a person candidate is distinctly visible.2015-07-17A ceremonial hall during a puja, with a large crowd of devotees seated on the floor and on chairs facing a decorated stage. Many devotees wear white and orange-brown shawls with white kurta-style clothing. On the left, a priest in orange-red dhoti stands at a brass fire pit with a flame, beside an ornate silver shrine. At centre, a deity murti sits on a golden peetha draped with yellow cloth and garlands. On the right, a figure in an orange turban and orange-gold garments sits on an ornate silver throne under a golden canopy with a silver trident and kalasha-like pillars and a golden ritual parasol. Brass lamps and a standing fan are visible. The scene suggests a homa or abhishekam ceremony; the seated figure's appearance is not clearly identifiable.2015-07-09July 17 20152015-07-17October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA large ceremonial hall during a homa and samaya deeksha initiation. A central altar holds decorated deity murtis draped in marigold and yellow garlands, with a red cloth base and a tall gold-finished parasol-like ornament on each side. On the left, a priest in a pink turban pours from a blue vessel beside a decorated pedestal. Seated before the altar, a bare-chested man in orange cloth and a mala speaks into a microphone while another attendee in orange sits nearby with a garland. A large seated crowd in white and orange-red garments fills the foreground, many wearing orange shawls. A camera on a tripod is visible at the right edge. Several people are seated at the front, with an estimated count in the dozens.2015-07-17October 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copies